| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $249.71 | 7.625% | $268.7504 | $268.75 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.90 | 5.529% | $256.3299 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.72 | 12.471% | $215.6294 | $215.63 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.92 | 3.175% | $258.8867 | $258.89 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.74 | 5.520% | $180.1648 | $180.16 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.67 | 5.519% | $30.2523 | $30.25 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.84 | 4.457% | $219.1926 | $219.19 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,344.50 | $1,429.2061 | $1,429.20 | $1,429.25 | $1,429.30 | |